Beef Stew with Onions

Ingredients

2 lb. lean beef, cubed

1/2 cup butter

18 small whole onions, peeled

1 can tomatoes (reg. size)

1 tsp. pickling spices

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salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Saute' beef in large skillet for 15 minutes. Add butter and cook for 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Place beef in large saucepan. Brown onions lightly in skillet. Remove onions and reserve. Add tomatoes to skillet; cook for 5 minutes. Pour over beef in saucepan. Add last 3 ingredients with 3 cups hot water, mixing well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Add onions. Cook for 1 hour.